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Originally Posted by tintin
Thanks for all the suggestions. I was able to remove the lever by sliding it out with a pry bar. The backing plate came off easily after that even with the camshaft lever still attached. The next problem is to remove the camshaft lever. Looks like the backing plate was painted afterwards (see attached photos) and so I cannot make out the ends of the pin.
What's the way to remove the pin that holds the camshaft lever?
Regarding the emergency brake lever, it is most likely on the wrong side. I'll open the other side brake also and see if it fixes the installation.
I am planning on getting the backing plates and brake drums sandblasted and then painted. My goal is to get the car restored to original specs. Not sure if spray painting vs powder coating makes a difference in that aspect. Any thoughts on this?
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What value do you get by removing it versus leaving it in place? Personally I hate sand blasting parts as I feel it just makes it easier for the paint to lift and the sand gets into everything. Not a big fan of powder either after watching rust creeping under the plastic. I have air cleaners that I sand blasted and painted decades ago that have rusted just sitting in the garage. I'm wire wheeling the parts I care enough to remove the paint or rust. One of my e-brake levers is a little tight. I plan on dosing it with heavy oil and working it in once the backing plates have been painted.